How wealthy families can prepare for aging parents and avoid a succession crisis
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The top 10 colleges for financial aid in 2026, according to The Princeton Review — and what families actually pay
With some colleges now charging more than $100,000 a year, cost is the single biggest barrier to entry for prospective...
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Larson and his campaign staff wait for the results of the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary...
Airlines like Delta and United are selling cheaper business-class tickets with fewer perks. Here's how your credit card can help
Do you have a credit card or travel rewards question?Senior reporter Jason Stauffer can answer your questions about how to make the...
States expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect — but they come with trade-offs
Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAs borrowers come up against new federal limits on student debt, they may encounter...
The best 5-year CD rates of August 2026: Up to 4.35%
APYs listed in this article are current as of the time of publication. CNBC Select will update as changes are...
What is a starter home and how can I afford one? Plus, the top lenders
Starter homes can help people build equity in their early years of homeownership, which can help them financially in the future....
Chase Experiences guide: Access event presales, discounts and preferred seating
When deciding which credit card to apply for, rewards, welcome bonuses, annual fees and benefits largely drive the decision. But...
IRS chief Bisignano: 'We should have every family enrolled in a Trump Account'
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, who has been tapped to lead the expansion of Trump Accounts, told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on...
Trump Accounts: Who is eligible, how $1,000 deposits work and how to open one
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark the launch of "Trump Accounts" in the Oval Office at...
New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers
Bipartisan legislation intended to increase the U.S. housing supply and improve affordability is now law — but experts say homebuyers...
Trump Accounts for kids launched July 4: What parents need to know
President Donald Trump speaks about Trump Accounts at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Jan. 28, 2026.Brendan Smialowski |...
Trump Accounts get a boost from employer contributions — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are the latest to offer matching programs
The Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTrump Accounts officially debut July 4, and now more...
Treasury says Trump Account investment options will include State Street, BlackRock and Vanguard ETFs
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IRS says Trump Account contributions will not trigger annual gift tax reporting requirements
Contributions to Trump Accounts will not be subject to gift tax reporting, under the safe harbor rules, according to guidance...
Trump administration temporarily cuts student loan interest rates for borrowers on autopay
A student student sits in a lecture hall while class is being dismissed at the University of Texas at Austin...
This no-fee Amex checking account is offering a $300 bonus for a limited time — how to qualify
If you've been looking for a reason to switch checking accounts, American Express is sweetening the deal.For a limited time...
Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in 2032, new trustees report finds
A sign for the U.S. Social Security Administration is seen outside its headquarters in Woodlawn, Md., on Thursday, March 20,...
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has a 'double taxation' trap for top earners, tax experts say
Late evening view of US Capitol building in Washington DC, USARichard Sharrocks | Moment | Getty ImagesA version of this...
Student loans are easier than ever to get discharged in bankruptcy. You should still try these 5 alternatives first
The student loan delinquency rate has hit nearly 25%, according to a 2026 report by The Century Foundation. But borrowers...
